Our friend, Ruth Kaaserer, makes thoughtful, meditative, documentary films. She agreed to share her recent film Commnunity Gardens (2010) here. The film follows the seasons in several of New York City’s community gardens. You meet the gardeners and hear their thoughts about growing in the city through the ambient soundtrack. Sounds of the city mingle with interviews and music. One gardener says he sings to his plants.
The film was designed to be an installation with slide projectors and was shot with slide film. I love this because you really get to see what an amazing photographer Ruth is, in addition to her sensitive portrayal of the social relationships that form around the gardens, a sustainable center in what can be an overwhelming urban center.
Thanks for sharing Ruth!
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